Woman Converts Outmoded Dresses Into Playsuit Fashion
The article urges summer wear using playsuits for outdoor activity. It details adapting existing dresses into playsuits with tops and shorts, emphasizing comfortable armholes, loose shorts, proper pattern fitting, and seams such as flat fell or French seams. It notes back action blouses, yokes, sleeves, and poncho style tops for movement.
Make-over Ideas for Garments from Sleeve and Hem Work
The guide suggests transforming garments by removing or altering sleeves to create new looks. Cut long sleeves to elbow or wrist for short caps, reuse leftovers for neck facings or reinforcements, and craft a contrasting jacket from old dresses. For dirndl skirts, lengthen at waist or hem with wide contrasting trim or add ruffing and embroidery to gain inches.
Summer Fashion Notes in UK Wardrobe Styles
Summer outfits feature loose and graceful coats and dresses by Steevad Brett with gathered waists at the front. Princess styles convey effortless grace in summer sportswear, while suits stay neutral or pastel. Linen remains crisp and neat, with plaid blouses adding color.
Western Europeans reject Communists in elections
Western European elections show a shift toward Christian democracy in France Italy and Holland as a counter to Communism. The piece argues the change is political not religious and notes Socialist challenges fading while Catholic support broadens across Western Europe. It also touches on Spain Gibraltar and UN dynamics with cautious views on Franco and Stettinius.
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Popular Republican Movement
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Hollywood notes on stars and upcoming screen roles
The column surveys film and TV plans, noting Achary Scott’s cuff links from silver dollars and a dislocated sacroiliac, Lou Costello’s sheriffs’ badges collection, Nita Hunter cast in Miss Television, and David Bruce with Cleatus Caldwell as leads. It mentions June Faring’s potential rise, Bill Slater’s bowling show invites, Aunt Cissie Bartholomew’s career move, and Tom Harmon joining Gentlemen Joe Palooka with Elyse Knox.
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Buddy Rogers
Ralph Cohn
Comet
David Bruce
Cleatus Caldwell
Nita
Reginald LeBorg
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